Sharon Osbourne apologizes for ‘The View’ comments

UPDATE: On Thursday, Sharon Osbourne realized she went too far and took to the airwaves to offer an apology.

She said, “I have to own this, I’m fully responsible for myself… and unfortunately I was inappropriate and I was trying to be funny at somebody else’s expense.

“I want to apologize to (‘The View’ stars) Jenny (McCarthy), Sherri (Shepherd) and Whoopi (Goldberg), who are all accomplished self-made women who have amazing careers; they have achieved so much… Please understand it was irreverent behavior and no disrespect (was) meant. I’m not a person that is mean… and I apologize.”

The rock matriarch has held a seat at “The Talk” since 2010, a show that has five women as co-hosts and boasts a format very similar to the Barbara Walters-led series, “The View.”

During Wednesday’s episode of “The Talk,” guest and fellow talk show host Arsenio Hall asked the five ladies what makes their show different from “The View.”

Co-host Julie Chen began with a diplomatic answer, and said, “We do not discuss politics. We do not debate. You know I always say The View has changed over the years as the players have changed.”

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However Osbourne was quick to speak her mind on the subject, saying, “Stop being polite. Cut to the f— chase. This is the situation. The situation is… Barbara: Idolize her, divine, she is super-human. I love Barbara Walters. The rest can go f—k themselves.”

“The View,” which has been a daytime staple since 1997, is hosted by Walters, actress Whoopi Goldberg, former Playboy model Jenny McCarthy and comedienne Sherri Shepherd.